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Israeli Air Force pilots' graduation ceremony at Hatzerim Airbase

World Aug 13

U.S. approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel to increase long-term military capability

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

Politics Feb 14

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic speaks during a meeting of the Western Balkans leaders in Skopje, North Macedonia, January 22, 2024. Photo by Ognen Teofilovski/Reuters
Serbia receives another arms delivery from Russia despite international sanctions over Ukraine

Serbia has received another arms delivery from its ally Russia despite international sanctions on Moscow over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

By Associated Press

World Sep 11

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok
Kim Jong Un to visit Russia, expected to meet with Putin

The meeting has sparked Western concerns about a potential arms deal for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

World May 16

Russian lawmakers attend a session of the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, in Moscow, Russia January 27, 2021. Photo provided by the State Duma, The Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation/Handout via REUTERS
Russian lower house of parliament votes to scrap Cold War armed forces deal

The deal aimed to prevent Cold War rivals from massing forces at or near mutual borders. Russia first announced its intention to completely withdraw from the treaty in 2015.

By Associated Press

Politics Aug 02

U.S. President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attend an Arab summit, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, July 16, 2022. Photo by Evelyn Hockstein/REUTERS
U.S. approves massive arms sale to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates to counter Iran

The Biden administration has approved two massive arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to help them defend against Iran.

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Jul 29

WATCH: Senate vote fails to override Trump vetoes, allowing Saudi arms sales

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

President Donald Trump's decision to sell the weapons in a way that would have bypassed congressional review infuriated lawmakers from both parties. But a vote Monday to override Trump's vetoes failed, 45-40. A two-thirds vote was needed.

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Mar 28

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News Wrap: U.S., South Korea reach new trade deal

By PBS News Hour

In our news wrap Tuesday, the U.S. and South Korea have reached a new trade agreement, which will double American auto exports to the South. President Trump had called the existing deal a job killer. Also, Poland signed a major…

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May 20

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Trump signs Saudi arms deal on first foreign trip

By PBS News Hour

President Donald Trump visited Saudi Arabia Saturday on his first stop abroad as commander-in-chief. During the visit, he signed several deals with Saudi King Salman, including a military sales worth billions and a commitment to cooperate on defense. Ben Hubbard,…

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Jan 14

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Bush Visit, Arms Deal Put Focus on U.S.-Saudi Relations

President Bush made his first trip to Saudi Arabia on Monday in a bid to gain support for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, while the White House announced a $20 billion weapons deal with the powerful Saudi kingdom. Experts examine the state…

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